I've never used windows on a netbook. My eyes aren't so great, so I tend to run slightly larger fonts than most people would, and the amount of information I c

I've never used windows on a netbook. My eyes aren't so great, so I tend to run slightly larger fonts than most people would, and the amount of information I can get on screen at once just isn't reasonable. I can't imagine trying to use Eclipse (say) on it. In general, I just wouldn't consider a netbook suitable for doing a day's coding on - it's great for short term use, or if all I need is a couple of terminals, but it just doesn't have enough power or usability. That said, if it works for you, then great! I imagine it probably comes down to how much time you spend at your desk - if you're largely in a fixed location, then I see that having a powerful laptop just isn't worth the money.